Monday, February 1, 2010

We Have a Fourth

Eleanor here,

Rat Manor is back up to full capacity now that Mama and Papa brought home our newest sister, Magill (but she calls herself Lil).

She came to our home on January 23rd, 2010(from the same breeder as my older sisters Thelma and Penny) and got a private cage to herself the first two weeks after arriving, just to make sure she was healthy. Lucy, Prudence and I were left waiting and wondering about this new creature living in the other room, but eventually we all moved in together.

We've noticed that Magill reminds us a lot of her older sister Thelma... at least when she's sitting still. Not only to they have similar coloring (they may actually be real sisters since they came from the same breeder), but she also enjoys her quiet time snuggling with mama and papa, which is much different than most young rats.

Magill is pretty mellow when she's on her own, but this relaxed state ends when her sisters Lucy and Prudence are around to encourage crazy behavior. Lucy, Prudence and Magill now spend a large portion of their days running up and down rat manor and wrestling with each other. Being the oldest, I frown on this type of behavior now that I am a young adult, but we still end the days cuddled up together in our cardboard box.

As you can see, it's a pretty tight knit family.

It's a crazy family, but what can I say, it's my family. There's been some loss, a lot of new additions and a ton of adjustment, but in the end, we're just a bunch of crazy rats.

Followers

Thelma and Penny

We Are the Originals

Thelma

I'm Thelma. I was adopted June 16, 2008 and given to my Momma for her birthday. My birthday is March 13, 2008. I am mostly cream in color with a dark grey hood. My distinction in my hood is a cream "T" that covers my forehead. I love Peas and Cuddling. My sister's passing was super hard on me and it broke my heart. As much as I wanted to stay with Momma&Poppa and my new sisters, I was just too tuckered out. I said my goodbyes on January 21, 2010. I know my abrupt departure left everyone in shock and that I'll be dearly missed.

Penny Lane

I'm Penny. I was adopted on June 21, 2008 as a cuddle-mate for my dear friend Thelma. My birthday is March 26, 2008. I'm a light copper-colored Dumbo with a tuft of white on my forehead and belly. I love yogies and Peas and Cuddles, but mostly to be a Pirat(e) on Poppa's shoulder. I developed a mammary tumor and had to say my goodbyes on January 8, 2010. I know I'll be dearly missed.

Eleanor Rigby

I'm Eleanor. I was adopted on January 8, 2010 as a cagemate for Thelma. My birthday was September 30, 2009. I'm much younger than Thelma and think I might be driving her nuts. I like exploring and cuddling. When Momma lets me, I also like little bits of cookies.

Prudence

I'm dear Miss Prudence. I was born December 12, 2009. My RatMom and her Momma raised me until I was almost 5 weeks old. Momma & Poppa adopted me on January 13th, 2010. I'm mostly white with a mostly gray hood except for a little tuft of white above my eyes and a little gray spot on my neck. I'm adorables.

Lucy

I'm Miss Lucy, I like diamonds. I was born on December 12, 2009 and my RatMom and her Momma took great care of me and my siblings until we were almost 5 weeks old. Momma & Poppa adopted me on January 13, 2010 and I already have my spot in the manor. I'm white with a solid grey hood. I'm hoping Prudence doesn't lose her spot otherwise people will think we're twins!

Magill

I call myself Lil. I was born October 13th, 2009 and adopted by Momma&Poppa on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010. Poppa fell in love when I curled right up with him. Little did he know that I'm a trouble-maker and like to run like a speeding bullet. I'm a dumbo, mostly white with a black hood, but have a white stripe running from my nose all the way over my right eye to my back.